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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.25 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.25 and 70.25 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.25 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.25 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.25 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 15,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963.18/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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