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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.33 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.33 and 110.07 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.33 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.33 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.33 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 25,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241.56/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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