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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 228.23 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 228.23 and 70.96 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 228.23 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/228.23 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 228.23 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 16,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.20/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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