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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.87 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.87 and 70.11 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.87 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.87 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.87 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 15,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.68/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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