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Write and solve a proportion to answer the question. (Skills Review Handbook) 22. 30 is 15% of what number?

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Answer:

The answer is 148.6666667

Explanation:

1) Set a linear quation


(22.30)/(x) = (15)/(100)

2) Cross multiply


15x = 22.30 * 100

3) Multiple the right side


15x = 2230

4) Divide both side by 15


(15x)/(15) = (2230)/(15)

5) Solve the linear equation


x = 148.6666667

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