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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 226.97 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 226.97 and 100.03 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 226.97 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/226.97 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 226.97 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 22,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.74/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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