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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.33 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.33 and 54.09 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.33 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.33 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.33 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 12,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.01/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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