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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.70, 226.05 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.70, 226.05 and 54.51 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.70 : 226.05 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.70/226.05 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.70x = 226.05 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.70x = 12,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,321.78/150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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