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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 228.79 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 228.79 and 71.42 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 228.79 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/228.79 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 228.79 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 16,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340.18/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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