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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.42 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.42 and 82.49 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.42 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.42 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.42 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 18,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676.05/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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