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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.50 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.50 and 82.67 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.50 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.50 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.50 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 18,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724.76/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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