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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.37 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.37 and 70.51 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.37 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.37 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.37 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 16,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.86/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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