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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.46 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.46 and 54.81 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.46 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.46 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.46 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 12,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412.27/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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