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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.65 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.65 and 97 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.65 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.65 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.65 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 21,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985.05/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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