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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 226.73 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 226.73 and 100.31 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 226.73 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/226.73 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 226.73 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 22,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742.40/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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