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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.91 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.91 and 70.08 is: 105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.91 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.91 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.91 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 15,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.85/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.16

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