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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.33 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.33 and 103.56 is: 155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.33 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.33 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.33 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 23,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.85/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.19

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