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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 227.30 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 227.30 and 48.86 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 227.30 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/227.30 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 227.30 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 11,104.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,104.50/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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