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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.60 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.60 and 87.41 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.60 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.60 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.60 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 19,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.93/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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