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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 151.18 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 151.18 and 86.74 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 151.18 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/151.18 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 151.18 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 13,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112.76/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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