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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.40 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.40 and 102.08 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.40 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.40 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.40 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 23,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212.11/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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