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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 227.68 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 227.68 and 60.46 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 227.68 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/227.68 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 227.68 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 13,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,765.02/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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