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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 227.89 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 227.89 and 43.71 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 227.89 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/227.89 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 227.89 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 9,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961.07/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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