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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 227.30 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 227.30 and 90.78 is: 136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 227.30 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/227.30 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 227.30 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 20,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634.52/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.31

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