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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.50 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.50 and 87.30 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.50 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.50 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.50 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 19,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773.45/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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