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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.26 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.26 and 96.26 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.26 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.26 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.26 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 21,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779.79/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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