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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 227.51 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 227.51 and 65.05 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 227.51 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/227.51 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 227.51 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 14,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,798.88/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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