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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.02 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.02 and 70.14 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.02 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.02 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.02 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 26,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584.46/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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