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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.82 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.82 and 90.36 is: 135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.82 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.82 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.82 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 20,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,495.46/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.46

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