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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 228.73 and 71.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 228.73 and 71.31 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 228.73 = 71.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/228.73 = 71.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 228.73 × 71.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 16,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.74/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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