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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 228.04 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 228.04 and 43.81 is: 65.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 228.04 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/228.04 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 228.04 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 9,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989.75/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.72

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