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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.77 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.77 and 71.54 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.77 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.77 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.77 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 16,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.85/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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