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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.51 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.51 and 83.13 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.51 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.51 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.51 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 18,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.49/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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