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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.14 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.14 and 105.28 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.14 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.14 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.14 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 23,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808.02/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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