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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.50 and 86.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.50 and 86.88 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.50 = 86.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.50 = 86.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.50 × 86.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 19,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678.32/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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