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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.91 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.91 and 55.11 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.91 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.91 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.91 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 12,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.01/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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