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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.26 and 106.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.26 and 106.00 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.26 = 106.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.26 = 106.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.26 × 106.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 24,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195.25/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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