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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.96 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.96 and 48.60 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.96 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.96 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.96 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 11,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030.26/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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