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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 228 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 228 and 43.80 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 228 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/228 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 228 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 9,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,986.40/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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