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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 229.05 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 229.05 and 70.47 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 229.05 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/229.05 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 229.05 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 16,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141.15/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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