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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 228.03 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 228.03 and 104.01 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 228.03 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/228.03 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 228.03 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 23,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717.40/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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