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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.71 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.71 and 70.57 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.71 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.71 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.71 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 16,069.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069.87/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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