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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 226.44 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 226.44 and 68.79 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 226.44 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/226.44 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 226.44 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 15,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576.81/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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