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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 226.90 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 226.90 and 90.36 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 226.90 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/226.90 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 226.90 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 20,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502.68/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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