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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.60 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.60 and 107.24 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.60 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.60 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.60 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 24,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,622.30/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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