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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 228.12 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 228.12 and 104.16 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 228.12 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/228.12 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 228.12 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 23,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,760.98/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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