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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.71 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.71 and 64.53 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.71 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.71 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.71 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 14,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629.60/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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