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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.51 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.51 and 79.55 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.51 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.51 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.51 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 18,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098.42/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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