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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 227.84 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 227.84 and 70.76 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 227.84 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/227.84 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 227.84 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 16,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120.47/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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