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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 227.21 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 227.21 and 70.26 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 227.21 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/227.21 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 227.21 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 15,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963.77/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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