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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.53 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.53 and 90.28 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.53 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.53 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.53 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 20,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451.13/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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