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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.26 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.26 and 85.94 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.26 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.26 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.26 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 19,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.78/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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