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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.74 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.74 and 69.98 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.74 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.74 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.74 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 15,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867.27/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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