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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.74 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.74 and 53.72 is: 80.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.74 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.74 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.74 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 12,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180.47/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.54

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