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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.83 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.83 and 55.03 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.83 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.83 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.83 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 12,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482.64/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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