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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 227.05 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 227.05 and 90.54 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 227.05 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/227.05 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 227.05 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 20,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556.88/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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