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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.98 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.98 and 53.84 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.98 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.98 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.98 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 12,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,220.60/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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