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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.89 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.89 and 53.74 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.89 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.89 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.89 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 12,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193.60/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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