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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 226.71 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 226.71 and 96.66 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 226.71 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/226.71 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 226.71 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 21,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,913.79/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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