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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.58 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.58 and 90.13 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.58 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.58 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.58 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 20,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.66/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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