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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 227.73 and 83.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 227.73 and 83.39 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 227.73 = 83.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/227.73 = 83.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 227.73 × 83.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 18,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.04/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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