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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.28 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.28 and 70.26 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.28 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.28 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.28 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 15,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968.69/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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