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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.88 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.88 and 105.78 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.88 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.88 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.88 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 23,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.37/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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