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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.97 and 70.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.97 and 70.77 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.97 = 70.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.97 = 70.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.97 × 70.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 16,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133.44/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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