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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 228.73 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 228.73 and 104.09 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 228.73 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/228.73 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 228.73 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 23,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807.96/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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