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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.38 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.38 and 96.96 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.38 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.38 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.38 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 21,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949.80/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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