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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 227.21 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 227.21 and 60.14 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 227.21 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/227.21 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 227.21 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 13,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,662.97/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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