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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 228.60 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 228.60 and 109.02 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 228.60 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/228.60 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 228.60 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 24,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.97/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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