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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 227.46 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 227.46 and 70.57 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 227.46 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/227.46 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 227.46 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 16,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.85/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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