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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 227.45 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 227.45 and 54.10 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 227.45 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/227.45 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 227.45 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 12,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.05/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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