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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.78 and 42.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.78 and 42.94 is: 64.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.78 = 42.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.78 = 42.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.78 × 42.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 9,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737.93/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.41

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