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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.98 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.98 and 43.11 is: 64.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.98 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.98 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.98 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 9,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,785.11/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.65

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