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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 228.61 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 228.61 and 71.19 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 228.61 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/228.61 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 228.61 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 16,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.06/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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