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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.57 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.57 and 64.45 is: 96.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.57 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.57 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.57 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 14,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602.86/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.60

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