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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.44 and 60.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.44 and 60.32 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.44 = 60.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.44 = 60.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.44 × 60.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 13,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,719.18/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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