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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.05 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.05 and 106.47 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.05 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.05 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.05 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 24,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279.95/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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