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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.94 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.94 and 70.17 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.94 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.94 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.94 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 15,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924.03/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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