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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.67 and 86.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.67 and 86.23 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.67 = 86.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.67 = 86.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.67 × 86.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 19,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.62/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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