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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.61 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.61 and 70.57 is: 105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.61 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.61 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.61 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 16,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.72/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.87

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