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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.70 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.70 and 65.16 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.70 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.70 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.70 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 14,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836.93/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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