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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 229.55 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 229.55 and 71.81 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 229.55 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/229.55 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 229.55 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 16,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483.99/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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