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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.49 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.49 and 71.39 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.49 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.49 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.49 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 16,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.29/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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