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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.03 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.03 and 109.49 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.03 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.03 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.03 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 25,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075.08/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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