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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 227.87 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 227.87 and 104.05 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 227.87 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/227.87 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 227.87 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 23,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709.87/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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