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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.79 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.79 and 71.30 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.79 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.79 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.79 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 16,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.12/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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