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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 228.03 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 228.03 and 103.66 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 228.03 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/228.03 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 228.03 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 23,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637.59/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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