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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.85 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.85 and 53.70 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.85 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.85 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.85 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 12,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182.00/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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