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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.80 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.80 and 86.17 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.80 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.80 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.80 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 19,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.00/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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