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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.02 and 82.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.02 and 82.36 is: 123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.02 = 82.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.02 = 82.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.02 × 82.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 18,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.01/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.28

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