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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.29 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.29 and 96.71 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.29 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.29 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.29 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 21,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981.22/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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