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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 227.93 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 227.93 and 83.40 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 227.93 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/227.93 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 227.93 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 19,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008.95/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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