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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 227.03 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 227.03 and 70.14 is: 105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 227.03 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/227.03 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 227.03 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 15,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923.88/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.25

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