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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 227.66 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 227.66 and 60.45 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 227.66 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/227.66 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 227.66 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 13,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761.23/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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