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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.74 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.74 and 90.90 is: 136.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.74 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.74 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.74 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 20,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.61/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.37

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