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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 227.14 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 227.14 and 70.20 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 227.14 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/227.14 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 227.14 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 15,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945.05/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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