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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 227.16 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 227.16 and 87.28 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 227.16 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/227.16 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 227.16 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 19,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.52/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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