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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 227.66 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 227.66 and 100.35 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 227.66 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/227.66 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 227.66 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 22,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.18/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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