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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.31, 226.92 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.31, 226.92 and 60.02 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.31 : 226.92 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.31/226.92 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.31x = 226.92 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.31x = 13,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,619.74/151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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