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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 226.07 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 226.07 and 54.53 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 226.07 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/226.07 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 226.07 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 12,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.60/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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