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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.08 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.08 and 82.20 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.08 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.08 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.08 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 18,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583.78/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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