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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 229.18 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 229.18 and 107.07 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 229.18 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/229.18 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 229.18 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 24,538.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538.67/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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