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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.51 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.51 and 71.14 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.51 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.51 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.51 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 16,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.20/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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