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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.48 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.48 and 105.95 is: 158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.48 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.48 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.48 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 24,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,101.20/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.84

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