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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 227.24 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 227.24 and 70.28 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 227.24 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/227.24 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 227.24 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 15,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970.06/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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