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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 226.95 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 226.95 and 90.48 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 226.95 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/226.95 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 226.95 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 20,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535.46/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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