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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.44 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.44 and 86.59 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.44 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.44 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.44 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 19,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.03/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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