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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 228.31 and 70.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 228.31 and 70.99 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 228.31 = 70.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/228.31 = 70.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 228.31 × 70.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 16,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.59/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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