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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.79 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.79 and 100.53 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.79 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.79 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.79 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 22,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.73/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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