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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 226.89 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 226.89 and 105.36 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 226.89 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/226.89 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 226.89 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 23,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.13/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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