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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.98 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.98 and 43.12 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.98 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.98 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.98 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 9,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,786.24/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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