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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 226.67 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 226.67 and 90.41 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 226.67 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/226.67 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 226.67 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 20,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,491.65/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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