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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.40 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.40 and 82.42 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.40 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.40 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.40 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 18,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658.91/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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