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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.35 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.35 and 54.75 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.35 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.35 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.35 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 12,392.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392.66/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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