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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.23 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.23 and 90.58 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.23 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.23 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.23 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 20,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582.63/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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