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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 228.64 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 228.64 and 106.85 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 228.64 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/228.64 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 228.64 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 24,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.04/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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