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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 227.48 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 227.48 and 82.46 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 227.48 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/227.48 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 227.48 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 18,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.45/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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