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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.81 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.81 and 59.95 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.81 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.81 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.81 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 13,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597.26/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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