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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.82 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.82 and 70.80 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.82 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.82 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.82 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 16,129.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.66/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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