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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.79 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.79 and 70.05 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.79 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.79 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.79 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 15,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.64/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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