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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.42 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.42 and 87.45 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.42 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.42 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.42 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 19,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.47/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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