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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.42 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.42 and 87.30 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.42 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.42 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.42 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 19,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.07/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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