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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.58 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.58 and 65.06 is: 97.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.58 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.58 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.58 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 14,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,806.35/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.63

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