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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.30 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.30 and 105.83 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.30 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.30 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.30 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 24,053.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.49/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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