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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.80 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.80 and 90.34 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.80 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.80 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.80 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 20,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,488.55/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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