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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 226.37 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 226.37 and 82.39 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 226.37 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/226.37 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 226.37 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 18,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650.62/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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