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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.50 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.50 and 86.64 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.50 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.50 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.50 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 19,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.24/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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