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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 228.69 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 228.69 and 71.20 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 228.69 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/228.69 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 228.69 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 16,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282.73/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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