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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 227.11 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 227.11 and 70.23 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 227.11 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/227.11 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 227.11 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 15,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949.94/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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