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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.99 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.99 and 103.75 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.99 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.99 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.99 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 23,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,653.96/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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