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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.62 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.62 and 71.33 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.62 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.62 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.62 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 16,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.46/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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