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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.72 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.72 and 87.49 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.72 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.72 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.72 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 20,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010.71/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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