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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 228.84 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 228.84 and 71.57 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 228.84 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/228.84 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 228.84 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 16,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376.93/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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