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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.88 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.88 and 106.72 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.88 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.88 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.88 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 24,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.07/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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