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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.46 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.46 and 107.15 is: 160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.46 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.46 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.46 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 24,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,584.96/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.78

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