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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.86 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.86 and 87.40 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.86 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.86 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.86 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 19,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827.56/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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