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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 226.78 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 226.78 and 90.45 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 226.78 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/226.78 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 226.78 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 20,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,512.02/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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