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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.51 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.51 and 54.22 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.51 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.51 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.51 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 12,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334.75/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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