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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.40 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.40 and 103.05 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.40 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.40 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.40 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 23,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330.00/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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