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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 87.17 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.24 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.24 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.24 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 19,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,894.54/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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