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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.37 and 87.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.37 and 87.42 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.37 = 87.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.37 = 87.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.37 × 87.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 19,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.69/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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