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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.02 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.02 and 106.52 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.02 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.02 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.02 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 24,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395.21/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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