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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 227.14 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 227.14 and 82.93 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 227.14 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/227.14 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 227.14 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 18,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837.73/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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