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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.32 and 59.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.32 and 59.61 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.32 = 59.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.32 = 59.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.32 × 59.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 13,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,490.94/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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