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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.50 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.50 and 82.59 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.50 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.50 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.50 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 18,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706.75/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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