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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.56 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.56 and 70.60 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.56 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.56 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.56 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 16,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065.74/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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