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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.76 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.76 and 59.85 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.76 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.76 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.76 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 13,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571.59/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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