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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 227.10 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 227.10 and 60.16 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 227.10 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/227.10 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 227.10 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 13,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.42/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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