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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.12 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.12 and 90.64 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.12 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.12 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.12 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 20,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585.70/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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