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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.72 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.72 and 48.40 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.72 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.72 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.72 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 10,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972.74/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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