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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.45 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.45 and 59.74 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.45 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.45 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.45 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 13,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527.30/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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