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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.81 and 43.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.81 and 43.00 is: 64.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.81 = 43.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.81 = 43.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.81 × 43.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 9,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.48/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.49

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