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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.36 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.36 and 83.22 is: 124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.36 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.36 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.36 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 18,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,920.90/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.76

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