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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.86 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.86 and 64.70 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.86 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.86 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.86 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 14,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.84/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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