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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 227.75 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 227.75 and 83.31 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 227.75 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/227.75 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 227.75 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 18,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.86/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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