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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 227.84 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 227.84 and 150.72 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 227.84 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/227.84 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 227.84 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 34,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,340.04/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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