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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.84 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.84 and 71.26 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.84 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.84 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.84 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 16,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.14/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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