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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 226.17 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 226.17 and 102.16 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 226.17 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/226.17 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 226.17 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 23,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.53/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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