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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.52 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.52 and 82.47 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.52 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.52 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.52 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 18,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.69/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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