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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 229.47 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 229.47 and 71.80 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 229.47 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/229.47 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 229.47 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 16,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.59/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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