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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 229.05 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 229.05 and 71.66 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 229.05 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/229.05 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 229.05 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 16,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412.58/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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