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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.22 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.22 and 70.26 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.22 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.22 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.22 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 15,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964.48/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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