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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 226.89 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 226.89 and 97.27 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 226.89 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/226.89 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 226.89 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 22,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.59/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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