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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 227.91 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 227.91 and 43.76 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 227.91 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/227.91 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 227.91 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 9,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972.20/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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