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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 227.19 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 227.19 and 55.27 is: 82.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 227.19 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/227.19 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 227.19 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 12,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556.79/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.89

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