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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 227.05 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 227.05 and 82.91 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 227.05 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/227.05 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 227.05 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 18,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.72/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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