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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 226.77 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 226.77 and 97.12 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 226.77 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/226.77 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 226.77 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 22,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.90/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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