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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 227.42 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 227.42 and 100.23 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 227.42 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/227.42 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 227.42 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 22,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.81/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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