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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.20 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.20 and 82.32 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.20 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.20 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.20 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 18,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,620.78/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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