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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 228.68 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 228.68 and 71.27 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 228.68 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/228.68 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 228.68 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 16,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,298.02/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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