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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 227.59 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 227.59 and 96.89 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 227.59 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/227.59 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 227.59 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 22,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.71/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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