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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 227.06 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 227.06 and 90.24 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 227.06 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/227.06 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 227.06 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 20,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.44/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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