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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.98 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.98 and 55.76 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.98 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.98 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.98 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 12,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.16/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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