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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 227.15 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 227.15 and 55.23 is: 82.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 227.15 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/227.15 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 227.15 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 12,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,545.22/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.86

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