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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.79 and 42.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.79 and 42.98 is: 64.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.79 = 42.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.79 = 42.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.79 × 42.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 9,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746.25/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.46

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