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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.40 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.40 and 87.44 is: 131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.40 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.40 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.40 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 19,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.86/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.02

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