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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.50 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.50 and 71.23 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.50 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.50 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.50 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 16,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.62/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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