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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 228.12 and 83.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 228.12 and 83.62 is: 125.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 228.12 = 83.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/228.12 = 83.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 228.12 × 83.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 19,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.39/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.53

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