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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.60 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.60 and 71.10 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.60 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.60 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.60 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 16,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.46/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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