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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 227.81 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 227.81 and 83.34 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 227.81 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/227.81 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 227.81 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 18,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,985.89/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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