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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 229.35 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 229.35 and 107 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 229.35 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/229.35 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 229.35 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 24,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,540.45/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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