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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 226.28 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 226.28 and 105.15 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 226.28 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/226.28 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 226.28 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 23,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793.34/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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