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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.29 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.29 and 86.51 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.29 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.29 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.29 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 19,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661.51/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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