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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.27 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.27 and 106.27 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.27 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.27 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.27 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 24,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.68/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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