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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.70 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.70 and 71.25 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.70 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.70 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.70 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 16,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294.70/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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