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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 227.66 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 227.66 and 60.48 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 227.66 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/227.66 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 227.66 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 13,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768.57/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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