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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.15 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.15 and 90.55 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.15 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.15 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.15 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 20,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.43/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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