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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.72 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.72 and 70.66 is: 106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.72 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.72 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.72 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 16,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,090.70/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.00

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