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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.51 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.51 and 54.84 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.51 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.51 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.51 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 12,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.83/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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