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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.21 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.21 and 105.84 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.21 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.21 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.21 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 24,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047.38/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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