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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.11 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.11 and 87.40 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.11 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.11 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.11 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 19,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.41/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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