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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.70 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.70 and 103.07 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.70 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.70 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.70 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 23,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365.97/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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