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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.50 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.50 and 90.13 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.50 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.50 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.50 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 20,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414.45/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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