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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.40 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.40 and 86.80 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.40 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.40 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.40 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 19,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651.52/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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