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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.89 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.89 and 58.76 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.89 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.89 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.89 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 13,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.06/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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