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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 226.82 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 226.82 and 90.66 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 226.82 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/226.82 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 226.82 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 20,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563.50/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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