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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 225.76 and 82.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 225.76 and 82.10 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 225.76 = 82.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/225.76 = 82.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 225.76 × 82.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 18,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.90/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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