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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.40 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.40 and 96.90 is: 145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.40 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.40 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.40 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 21,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.68/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.12

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