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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.61 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.61 and 69.89 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.61 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.61 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.61 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 15,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837.42/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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