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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.72 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.72 and 64.63 is: 96.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.72 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.72 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.72 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 14,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652.91/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.89

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