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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 227.44 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 227.44 and 83.13 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 227.44 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/227.44 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 227.44 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 18,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906.34/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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