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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 226.86 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 226.86 and 87.16 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 226.86 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/226.86 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 226.86 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 19,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.12/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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