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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 226.97 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 226.97 and 60.08 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 226.97 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/226.97 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 226.97 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 13,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636.06/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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