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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 229.17 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 229.17 and 71.58 is: 107.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 229.17 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/229.17 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 229.17 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 16,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403.99/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.36

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