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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.81 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.81 and 103.92 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.81 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.81 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.81 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 23,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777.94/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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