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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.28 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.28 and 99.68 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.28 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.28 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.28 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 22,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.96/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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