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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.42 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.42 and 71.08 is: 106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.42 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.42 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.42 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 16,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.52/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.47

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