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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.98 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.98 and 70.18 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.98 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.98 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.98 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 15,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928.89/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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