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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.51 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.51 and 42.83 is: 64.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.51 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.51 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.51 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 9,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.42/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.24

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