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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.19 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.19 and 105.28 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.19 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.19 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.19 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 23,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.56/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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