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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.34 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.34 and 82.45 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.34 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.34 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.34 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 18,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661.73/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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