Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.99 and 49.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.99 and 49.31 is: 73.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151.99 : 227.99 = 49.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151.99/227.99 = 49.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151.99x = 227.99 × 49.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151.99x = 11,241.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,241.17/151.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73.96
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