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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 229 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 229 and 71.40 is: 107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 229 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/229 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 229 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 16,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350.60/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.15

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