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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 226.94 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 226.94 and 100.17 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 226.94 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/226.94 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 226.94 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 22,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732.08/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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