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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.83 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.83 and 43.68 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.83 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.83 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.83 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 9,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,951.61/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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