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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.40 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.40 and 82.02 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.40 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.40 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.40 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 17,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091.93/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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