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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 227.64 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 227.64 and 55.55 is: 83.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 227.64 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/227.64 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 227.64 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 12,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.40/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.34

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