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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 228.25 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 228.25 and 71.07 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 228.25 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/228.25 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 228.25 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 16,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.73/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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