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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.47 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.47 and 59.71 is: 89.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.47 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.47 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.47 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 13,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522.52/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.55

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