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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 227.31 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 227.31 and 48.84 is: 73.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 227.31 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/227.31 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 227.31 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 11,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.68/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.25

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