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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 228.50 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 228.50 and 108.90 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 228.50 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/228.50 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 228.50 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 24,883.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.65/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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