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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.60 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.60 and 82.55 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.60 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.60 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.60 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 18,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.42/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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