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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.38 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.38 and 87.88 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.38 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.38 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.38 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 20,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157.91/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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