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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 228.40 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 228.40 and 69.92 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 228.40 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/228.40 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 228.40 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 15,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969.73/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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