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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.43 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.43 and 54.12 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.43 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.43 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.43 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 12,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.51/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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