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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 229.13 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 229.13 and 71.65 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 229.13 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/229.13 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 229.13 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 16,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417.36/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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