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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.85 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.85 and 70.24 is: 105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.85 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.85 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.85 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 16,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072.93/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.40

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