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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 226.81 and 82.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 226.81 and 82.81 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 226.81 = 82.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/226.81 = 82.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 226.81 × 82.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 18,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.14/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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