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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 227.07 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 227.07 and 90.42 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 227.07 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/227.07 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 227.07 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 20,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531.67/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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