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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.67 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.67 and 59.79 is: 89.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.67 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.67 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.67 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 13,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552.60/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.70

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