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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.39 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.39 and 96.94 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.39 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.39 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.39 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 22,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043.19/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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