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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.34 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.34 and 90.99 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.34 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.34 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.34 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 20,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,685.67/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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