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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.90 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.90 and 54.43 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.90 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.90 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.90 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 12,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404.60/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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