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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.92 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.92 and 100.58 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.92 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.92 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.92 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 22,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.03/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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