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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 227.22 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 227.22 and 90.57 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 227.22 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/227.22 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 227.22 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 20,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.32/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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