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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.02 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.02 and 104.68 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.02 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.02 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.02 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 23,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973.81/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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