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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.35 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.35 and 82.53 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.35 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.35 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.35 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 18,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.67/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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