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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.59 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.59 and 54.85 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.59 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.59 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.59 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 12,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428.46/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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