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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 226.05 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 226.05 and 82.27 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 226.05 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/226.05 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 226.05 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 18,596.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.61/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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