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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.23 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.23 and 83.16 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.23 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.23 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.23 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 18,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.24/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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