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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.44 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.44 and 106.92 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.44 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.44 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.44 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 24,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,424.80/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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