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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.46 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.46 and 53.49 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.46 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.46 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.46 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 12,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,113.28/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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