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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 227.60 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 227.60 and 70.71 is: 106.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 227.60 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/227.60 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 227.60 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 16,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094.17/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.01

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