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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.74 and 42.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.74 and 42.94 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.74 = 42.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.74 = 42.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.74 × 42.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 9,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735.81/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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