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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.37 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.37 and 105.19 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.37 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.37 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.37 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 23,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811.86/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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