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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.50 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.50 and 103.77 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.50 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.50 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.50 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 23,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,710.70/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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