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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 227.41 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 227.41 and 108.27 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 227.41 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/227.41 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 227.41 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 24,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621.41/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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