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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.82 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.82 and 64.55 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.82 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.82 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.82 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 14,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,640.26/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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