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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.28 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.28 and 54.72 is: 82.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.28 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.28 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.28 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 12,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.04/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.04

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