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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.34 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.34 and 107.72 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.34 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.34 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.34 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 24,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381.34/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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