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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 227.22 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 227.22 and 55.25 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 227.22 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/227.22 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 227.22 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 12,553.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553.91/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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