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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 103.20 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.36 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.36 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.36 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 23,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,463.55/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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