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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.35 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.35 and 70.43 is: 105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.35 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.35 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.35 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 16,011.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011.91/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.60

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