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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 227.37 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 227.37 and 55.40 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 227.37 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/227.37 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 227.37 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 12,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596.30/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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