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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.36 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.36 and 60.26 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.36 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.36 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.36 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 13,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.71/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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