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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.09 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.09 and 108.14 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.09 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.09 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.09 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 24,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,556.50/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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