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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.81, 229.23 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.81, 229.23 and 71.67 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 229.23 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/229.23 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 229.23 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 16,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428.91/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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