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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.84 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.84 and 82.78 is: 124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.84 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.84 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.84 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 18,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777.82/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.00

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