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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.94 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.94 and 104.40 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.94 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.94 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.94 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 23,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901.34/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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