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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.52 and 48.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.52 and 48.98 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.52 = 48.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.52 = 48.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.52 × 48.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 11,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.50/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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