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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 228.78 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 228.78 and 70.35 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 228.78 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/228.78 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 228.78 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 16,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.99/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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