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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 227.17 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 227.17 and 86.58 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 227.17 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/227.17 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 227.17 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 19,668.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668.38/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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