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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.09 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.09 and 96.29 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.09 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.09 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.09 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 21,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770.04/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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