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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 228 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 228 and 70.79 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 228 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/228 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 228 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 16,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138.98/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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