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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.40 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.40 and 90.36 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.40 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.40 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.40 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 20,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,457.50/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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