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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.34 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.34 and 103.48 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.34 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.34 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.34 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 23,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525.14/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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