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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.60 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.60 and 104.24 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.60 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.60 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.60 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 23,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829.26/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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