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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 227.45 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 227.45 and 86.64 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 227.45 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/227.45 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 227.45 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 19,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707.55/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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