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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.06 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.06 and 82.31 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.06 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.06 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.06 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 18,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607.00/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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