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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 227.52 and 70.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 227.52 and 70.55 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 227.52 = 70.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/227.52 = 70.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 227.52 × 70.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 16,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.54/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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