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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.53 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.53 and 106.72 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.53 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.53 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.53 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 24,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.42/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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