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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.84 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.84 and 71.44 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.84 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.84 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.84 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 16,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,348.33/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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