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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.73 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.73 and 59.96 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.73 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.73 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.73 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 13,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595.45/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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