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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 226.94 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 226.94 and 105.92 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 226.94 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/226.94 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 226.94 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 24,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.48/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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