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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.03 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.03 and 105.12 is: 157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.03 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.03 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.03 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 23,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,760.27/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.35

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