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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 227.94 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 227.94 and 106.08 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 227.94 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/227.94 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 227.94 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 24,179.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179.88/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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