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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.52 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.52 and 70.49 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.52 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.52 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.52 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 16,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036.75/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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