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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.86 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.86 and 55.04 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.86 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.86 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.86 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 12,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486.37/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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