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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 227.87 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 227.87 and 106.19 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 227.87 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/227.87 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 227.87 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 24,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.52/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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