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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.86 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.86 and 82.86 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.86 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.86 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.86 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 18,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797.62/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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