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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 226.83 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 226.83 and 108 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 226.83 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/226.83 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 226.83 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 24,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.05/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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