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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.96 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.96 and 53.79 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.96 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.96 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.96 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 12,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,208.14/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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