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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 227.17 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 227.17 and 60.24 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 227.17 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/227.17 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 227.17 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 13,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684.80/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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