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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.22 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.22 and 71.51 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.22 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.22 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.22 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 16,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390.02/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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