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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.26 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.26 and 54.62 is: 81.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.26 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.26 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.26 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 12,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,358.32/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.94

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