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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.84 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.84 and 70.07 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.84 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.84 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.84 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 15,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,893.37/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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