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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.82 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.82 and 70.82 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.82 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.82 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.82 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 16,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134.21/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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