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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 229.08 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 229.08 and 107.09 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 229.08 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/229.08 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 229.08 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 24,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531.03/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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