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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 227.68 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 227.68 and 70.61 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 227.68 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/227.68 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 227.68 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 16,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.48/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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