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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.92 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.92 and 108.08 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.92 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.92 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.92 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 24,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525.51/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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