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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.37 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.37 and 70.41 is: 105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.37 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.37 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.37 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 16,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.12/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.59

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