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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 226.84 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 226.84 and 100.04 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 226.84 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/226.84 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 226.84 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 22,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693.07/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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