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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 227.19 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 227.19 and 105.75 is: 158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 227.19 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/227.19 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 227.19 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 24,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025.34/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.67

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