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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.97 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.97 and 71.43 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.97 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.97 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.97 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 16,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354.29/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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