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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.36 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.36 and 60.33 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.36 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.36 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.36 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 13,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716.33/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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