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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 226.20 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 226.20 and 82.39 is: 123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 226.20 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/226.20 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 226.20 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 18,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.62/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.52

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