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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.39 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.39 and 71.12 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.39 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.39 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.39 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 16,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241.95/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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