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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.94 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.94 and 82.80 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.94 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.94 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.94 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 18,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790.22/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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