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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 226.90 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 226.90 and 105.71 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 226.90 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/226.90 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 226.90 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 23,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.60/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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