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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.86 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.86 and 59.92 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.86 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.86 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.86 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 13,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.45/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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