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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.31 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.31 and 55.31 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.31 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.31 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.31 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 12,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573.08/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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