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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.54 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.54 and 71.27 is: 106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.54 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.54 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.54 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 16,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.05/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.86

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