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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 229.16 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 229.16 and 71.57 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 229.16 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/229.16 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 229.16 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 16,400.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,400.44/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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