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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.87 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.87 and 48.59 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.87 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.87 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.87 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 11,023.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023.21/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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