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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 227.74 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 227.74 and 65.18 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 227.74 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/227.74 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 227.74 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 14,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,844.50/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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