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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 226.80 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 226.80 and 70.16 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 226.80 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/226.80 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 226.80 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 15,911.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911.15/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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