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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.79 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.79 and 105.55 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.79 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.79 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.79 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 23,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937.68/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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