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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.40 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.40 and 105.97 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.40 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.40 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.40 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 24,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,097.01/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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