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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.50 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.50 and 105.22 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.50 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.50 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.50 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 23,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832.33/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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