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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.31 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.31 and 54.07 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.31 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.31 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.31 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 12,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289.52/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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