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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.90 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.90 and 55.23 is: 82.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.90 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.90 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.90 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 12,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531.69/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.80

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