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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 208.47 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 208.47 and 82.06 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 208.47 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/208.47 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 208.47 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 17,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107.05/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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