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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 227.47 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 227.47 and 68.30 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 227.47 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/227.47 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 227.47 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 15,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,536.20/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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