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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 228.98 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 228.98 and 107.09 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 228.98 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/228.98 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 228.98 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 24,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.85/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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