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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.63, 227.34 and 70.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.63, 227.34 and 70.42 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.63 : 227.34 = 70.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.63/227.34 = 70.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.63x = 227.34 × 70.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.63x = 16,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.28/151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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