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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.08 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.08 and 106.55 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.08 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.08 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.08 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 24,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300.25/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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