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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 226.71 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 226.71 and 59.89 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 226.71 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/226.71 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 226.71 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 13,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,577.66/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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