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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.94 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.94 and 104.84 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.94 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.94 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.94 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 24,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,000.66/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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