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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 227.43 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 227.43 and 60.28 is: 90.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 227.43 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/227.43 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 227.43 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 13,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,709.48/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.44

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