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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 227.96 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 227.96 and 70.94 is: 106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 227.96 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/227.96 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 227.96 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 16,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170.52/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.28

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