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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 227.24 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 227.24 and 70.35 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 227.24 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/227.24 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 227.24 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 15,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985.98/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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