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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.52 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.52 and 59.78 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.52 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.52 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.52 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 13,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,541.63/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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