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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.68 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.68 and 82.80 is: 124.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.68 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.68 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.68 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 18,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,769.10/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.01

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