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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.20 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.20 and 105.80 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.20 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.20 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.20 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 24,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.76/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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