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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 226.86 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 226.86 and 60.03 is: 89.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 226.86 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/226.86 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 226.86 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 13,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618.41/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.99

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