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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.36 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.36 and 85.77 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.36 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.36 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.36 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 19,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500.67/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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