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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.12 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.12 and 90.66 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.12 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.12 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.12 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 20,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.25/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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