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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.37 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.37 and 70.45 is: 105.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.37 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.37 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.37 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 16,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.22/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.58

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