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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 229.06 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 229.06 and 71.49 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 229.06 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/229.06 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 229.06 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 16,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375.32/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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