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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.95 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.95 and 60.04 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.95 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.95 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.95 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 13,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626.08/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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