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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.32 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.32 and 104.22 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.32 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.32 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.32 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 23,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795.51/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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