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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 151.57 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 151.57 and 86.21 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 151.57 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/151.57 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 151.57 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 13,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066.85/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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