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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 227.28 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 227.28 and 55.33 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 227.28 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/227.28 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 227.28 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 12,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575.40/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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