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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.48 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.48 and 79.44 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.48 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.48 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.48 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 18,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070.61/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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