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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 228.84 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 228.84 and 71.46 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 228.84 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/228.84 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 228.84 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 16,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.91/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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