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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.36 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.36 and 102.84 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.36 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.36 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.36 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 23,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382.45/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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