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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.36 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.36 and 109 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.36 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.36 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.36 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 24,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.24/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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