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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 228.38 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 228.38 and 71.25 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 228.38 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/228.38 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 228.38 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 16,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271.72/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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