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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.25 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.25 and 108.09 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.25 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.25 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.25 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 24,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563.45/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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