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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 226.91 and 53.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 226.91 and 53.80 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 226.91 = 53.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/226.91 = 53.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 226.91 × 53.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 12,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207.33/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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