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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 227.76 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 227.76 and 104.14 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 227.76 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/227.76 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 227.76 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 23,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,718.93/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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