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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.77 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.77 and 82.71 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.77 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.77 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.77 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 18,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.15/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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