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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.29 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.29 and 96.69 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.29 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.29 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.29 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 21,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879.98/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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