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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.52 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.52 and 107.63 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.52 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.52 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.52 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 24,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.55/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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