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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 229.08 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 229.08 and 109.43 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 229.08 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/229.08 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 229.08 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 25,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068.22/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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