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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.88 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.88 and 104.56 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.88 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.88 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.88 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 23,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.69/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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