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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.63 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.63 and 54.88 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.63 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.63 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.63 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 12,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,436.32/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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