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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.11 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.11 and 70.93 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.11 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.11 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.11 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 16,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.84/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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