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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.10 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.10 and 54.55 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.10 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.10 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.10 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 12,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333.76/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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