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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.88 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.88 and 65.75 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.88 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.88 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.88 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 14,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917.03/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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