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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.82 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.82 and 41.54 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.82 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.82 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.82 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 9,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421.07/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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