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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.88 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.88 and 82.68 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.88 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.88 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.88 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 18,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.44/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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