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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.58 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.58 and 64.47 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.58 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.58 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.58 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 14,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,607.61/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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