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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 226.08 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 226.08 and 86.56 is: 130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 226.08 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/226.08 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 226.08 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 19,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569.48/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.12

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