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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.39 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.39 and 100.26 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.39 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.39 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.39 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 22,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797.62/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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