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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 227.43 and 90.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 227.43 and 90.49 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 227.43 = 90.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/227.43 = 90.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 227.43 × 90.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 20,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580.14/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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