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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.61 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.61 and 82.61 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.61 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.61 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.61 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 18,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.25/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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