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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.88 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.88 and 86.21 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.88 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.88 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.88 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 19,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.32/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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