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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.67 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.67 and 97.07 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.67 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.67 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.67 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 22,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.24/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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