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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 226.86 and 105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 226.86 and 105.76 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 226.86 = 105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/226.86 = 105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 226.86 × 105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 23,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.71/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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