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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.68 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.68 and 64.51 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.68 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.68 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.68 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 14,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,623.59/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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