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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.62 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.62 and 59.82 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.62 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.62 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.62 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 13,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,556.41/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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