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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.26 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.26 and 90.87 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.26 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.26 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.26 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 20,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651.14/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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