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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 228.98 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 228.98 and 87.74 is: 131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 228.98 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/228.98 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 228.98 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 20,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.12/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.38

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