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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 227.59 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 227.59 and 90.98 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 227.59 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/227.59 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 227.59 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704.77/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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