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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.53 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.53 and 69.81 is: 104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.53 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.53 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.53 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 15,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812.58/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.63

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