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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.22 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.22 and 106.01 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.22 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.22 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.22 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 24,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192.20/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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