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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 227.82 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 227.82 and 55.70 is: 83.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 227.82 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/227.82 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 227.82 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 12,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,689.57/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.55

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