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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.12 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.12 and 105.08 is: 157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.12 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.12 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.12 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 24,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,075.93/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.40

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