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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.42 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.42 and 71.01 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.42 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.42 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.42 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 16,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.10/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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