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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.59 and 90.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.59 and 90.93 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.59 = 90.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.59 = 90.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.59 × 90.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 20,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.53/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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