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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 227.56 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 227.56 and 90.44 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 227.56 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/227.56 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 227.56 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 20,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.33/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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