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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.56 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.56 and 54.88 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.56 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.56 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.56 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 12,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433.61/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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