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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.68 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.68 and 82.63 is: 123.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.68 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.68 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.68 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 18,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730.54/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.93

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