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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 227.60 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 227.60 and 83.26 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 227.60 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/227.60 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 227.60 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 18,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.42/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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