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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.97 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.97 and 60.04 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.97 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.97 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.97 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 13,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.28/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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