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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.69 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.69 and 48.41 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.69 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.69 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.69 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 10,973.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973.91/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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