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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 227.03 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 227.03 and 90.55 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 227.03 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/227.03 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 227.03 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 20,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557.57/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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