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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 229.02 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 229.02 and 71.55 is: 107.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 229.02 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/229.02 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 229.02 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 16,386.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386.38/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.28

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