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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.97 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.97 and 82.83 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.97 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.97 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.97 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 18,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799.93/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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