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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.15 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.15 and 106.65 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.15 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.15 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.15 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 24,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332.20/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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