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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.53 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.53 and 107.43 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.53 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.53 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.53 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 24,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336.12/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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