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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 226.10 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 226.10 and 86.41 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 226.10 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/226.10 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 226.10 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 19,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.30/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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