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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 226.45 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 226.45 and 86.01 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 226.45 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/226.45 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 226.45 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 19,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.01/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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