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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.67 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.67 and 81.79 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.67 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.67 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.67 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 18,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537.80/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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