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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 227.40 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 227.40 and 55.42 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 227.40 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/227.40 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 227.40 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 12,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602.51/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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