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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.54 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.54 and 105.32 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.54 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.54 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.54 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 23,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859.19/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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