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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 226.48 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 226.48 and 82.48 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 226.48 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/226.48 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 226.48 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 18,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679.62/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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