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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.90 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.90 and 96.50 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.90 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.90 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.90 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 21,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895.85/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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