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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.30 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.30 and 90.16 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.30 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.30 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.30 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 20,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.21/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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