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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 227.39 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 227.39 and 54.07 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 227.39 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/227.39 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 227.39 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 12,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.98/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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