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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 226.72 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 226.72 and 103.15 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 226.72 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/226.72 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 226.72 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 23,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386.17/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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