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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 227.25 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 227.25 and 106.40 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 227.25 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/227.25 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 227.25 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 24,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178.69/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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