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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 226.34 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 226.34 and 82.29 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 226.34 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/226.34 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 226.34 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 18,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,625.11/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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