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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.80 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.80 and 70.27 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.80 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.80 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.80 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 15,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936.67/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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