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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 227.03 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 227.03 and 60.04 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 227.03 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/227.03 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 227.03 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 13,631.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,631.03/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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