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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.64 and 48.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.64 and 48.40 is: 72.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.64 = 48.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.64 = 48.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.64 × 48.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 10,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,969.38/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.58

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