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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.54 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.54 and 68.80 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.54 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.54 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.54 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 15,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585.95/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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