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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.48 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.48 and 71.11 is: 106.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.48 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.48 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.48 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 16,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247.21/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.58

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