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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.96 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.96 and 64.62 is: 96.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.96 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.96 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.96 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 14,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.69/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.94

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