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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.69 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.69 and 106.86 is: 160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.69 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.69 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.69 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 24,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,544.67/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.48

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