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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 228.74 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 228.74 and 70.14 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 228.74 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/228.74 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 228.74 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 16,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043.82/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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