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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 227.30 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 227.30 and 86.62 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 227.30 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/227.30 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 227.30 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 19,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687.72/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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