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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.88 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.88 and 59.99 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.88 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.88 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.88 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 13,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609.10/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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