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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.04 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.04 and 55.16 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.04 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.04 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.04 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 12,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523.53/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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