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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 226.97 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 226.97 and 60.02 is: 89.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 226.97 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/226.97 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 226.97 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 13,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,623.46/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.97

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