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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.18 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.18 and 47.34 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.18 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.18 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.18 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 10,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754.46/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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