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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.57 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.57 and 69.85 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.57 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.57 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.57 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 15,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.91/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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