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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 227.97 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 227.97 and 87 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 227.97 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/227.97 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 227.97 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 19,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,833.39/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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