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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.89 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.89 and 70.17 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.89 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.89 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.89 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 15,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920.87/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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