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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.44 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.44 and 108.92 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.44 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.44 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.44 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 24,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.53/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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