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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.37 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.37 and 105.10 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.37 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.37 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.37 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 23,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790.96/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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