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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.46 and 70.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.46 and 70.43 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.46 = 70.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.46 = 70.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.46 × 70.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 16,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.01/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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