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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.61 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.61 and 96.94 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.61 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.61 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.61 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 21,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.57/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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