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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 229.04 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 229.04 and 107.05 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 229.04 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/229.04 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 229.04 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 24,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518.73/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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