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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.88 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.88 and 105.87 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.88 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.88 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.88 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 24,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.65/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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