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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.71 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.71 and 108.01 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.71 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.71 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.71 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 24,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,486.38/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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