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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.77 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.77 and 90.34 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.77 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.77 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.77 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 20,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486.35/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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