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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.07 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.07 and 70.87 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.07 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.07 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.07 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 16,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.57/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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