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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.94 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.94 and 58.76 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.94 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.94 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.94 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 13,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334.99/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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