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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 228.30 and 69.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 228.30 and 69.97 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 228.30 = 69.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/228.30 = 69.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 228.30 × 69.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 15,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.15/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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