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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 226.37 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 226.37 and 103.05 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 226.37 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/226.37 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 226.37 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 23,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326.91/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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