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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.83 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.83 and 70.09 is: 105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.83 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.83 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.83 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 15,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897.38/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.06

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