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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 226.92 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 226.92 and 90.56 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 226.92 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/226.92 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 226.92 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 20,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549.88/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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