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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 227.86 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 227.86 and 100.49 is: 150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 227.86 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/227.86 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 227.86 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 22,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,896.01/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.66

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