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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 228.06 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 228.06 and 70.84 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 228.06 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/228.06 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 228.06 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 16,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155.66/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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