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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.77, 226.02 and 82.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.77, 226.02 and 82.24 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.77 : 226.02 = 82.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.77/226.02 = 82.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.77x = 226.02 × 82.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.77x = 18,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.88/150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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