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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 227.40 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 227.40 and 59.05 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 227.40 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/227.40 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 227.40 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 13,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.03/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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