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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.67 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.67 and 82.50 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.67 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.67 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.67 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 18,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,700.28/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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