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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.12 and 70.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.12 and 70.33 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.12 = 70.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.12 = 70.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.12 × 70.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 15,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.39/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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