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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.70 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.70 and 109.08 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.70 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.70 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.70 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 24,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.55/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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