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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 227.46 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 227.46 and 90.98 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 227.46 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/227.46 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 227.46 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 20,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.31/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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