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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 227.12 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 227.12 and 60.12 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 227.12 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/227.12 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 227.12 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 13,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654.15/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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