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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 227.32 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 227.32 and 102.88 is: 154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 227.32 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/227.32 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 227.32 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 23,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386.68/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.31

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