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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.62 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.62 and 82.65 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.62 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.62 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.62 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 18,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730.14/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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