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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 228.21 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 228.21 and 106.58 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 228.21 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/228.21 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 228.21 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 24,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321.48/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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