Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.99 and 88.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.99 and 88.27 is: 132.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151.99 : 227.99 = 88.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151.99/227.99 = 88.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151.99x = 227.99 × 88.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151.99x = 20,124.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,124.68/151.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132.41
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