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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 226.76 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 226.76 and 48.43 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 226.76 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/226.76 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 226.76 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 10,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,981.18/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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