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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 226.92 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 226.92 and 90.60 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 226.92 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/226.92 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 226.92 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 20,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.95/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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