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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 227.71 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 227.71 and 70.67 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 227.71 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/227.71 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 227.71 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 16,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092.66/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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