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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.33 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.33 and 69.71 is: 104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.33 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.33 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.33 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 15,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.73/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.46

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