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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 226.76 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 226.76 and 102.03 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 226.76 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/226.76 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 226.76 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 23,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.74/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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