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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 226.95 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 226.95 and 70.24 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 226.95 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/226.95 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 226.95 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 15,940.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.97/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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