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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.26 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.26 and 96.92 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.26 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.26 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.26 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 21,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,929.12/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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