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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.86 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.86 and 106.20 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.86 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.86 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.86 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 24,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.73/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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