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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 229.13 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 229.13 and 109.45 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 229.13 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/229.13 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 229.13 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 25,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078.43/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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