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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 227.72 and 83.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 227.72 and 83.47 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 227.72 = 83.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/227.72 = 83.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 227.72 × 83.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 19,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.80/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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