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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.64 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.64 and 71.22 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.64 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.64 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.64 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 16,283.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283.74/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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