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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 227.12 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 227.12 and 70.18 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 227.12 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/227.12 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 227.12 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 15,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,939.28/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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