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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.92 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.92 and 70.11 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.92 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.92 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.92 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 15,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.36/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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