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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 227.70 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 227.70 and 54.32 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 227.70 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/227.70 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 227.70 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 12,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.53/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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