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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 227.40 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 227.40 and 106.24 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 227.40 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/227.40 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 227.40 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 24,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158.98/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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