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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.80 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.80 and 55.02 is: 82.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.80 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.80 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.80 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 12,478.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.54/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.54

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