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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.71 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.71 and 106.23 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.71 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.71 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.71 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 24,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.34/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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