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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 229.18 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 229.18 and 70.55 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 229.18 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/229.18 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 229.18 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 16,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167.15/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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