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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.23 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.23 and 70.65 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.23 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.23 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.23 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 16,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,195.10/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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