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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.04 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.04 and 87.24 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.04 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.04 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.04 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 19,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806.97/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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