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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 226.25 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 226.25 and 82.33 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 226.25 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/226.25 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 226.25 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 18,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627.32/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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