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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.64 and 55.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.64 and 55.57 is: 83.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.64 = 55.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.64 = 55.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.64 × 55.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 12,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.95/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.34

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