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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.21 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.21 and 105.15 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.21 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.21 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.21 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 23,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785.98/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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