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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.86 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.86 and 43.05 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.86 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.86 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.86 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 9,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.86/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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