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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.96 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.96 and 71.35 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.96 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.96 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.96 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 16,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.72/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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