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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.25 and 70.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.25 and 70.34 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.25 = 70.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.25 = 70.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.25 × 70.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 15,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984.77/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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