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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.45 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.45 and 106.62 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.45 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.45 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.45 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 24,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.88/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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