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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.08 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.08 and 105.04 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.08 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.08 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.08 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 23,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747.44/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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