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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 226.65 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 226.65 and 54.94 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 226.65 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/226.65 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 226.65 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 12,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.58/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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