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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.59 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.59 and 65.50 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.59 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.59 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.59 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 14,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841.65/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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