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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 228.73 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 228.73 and 71.32 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 228.73 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/228.73 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 228.73 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 16,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.02/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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