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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 87 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.74 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.74 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.74 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 19,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726.38/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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