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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.84 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.84 and 67.04 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.84 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.84 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.84 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 15,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.43/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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