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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.87, 227.76 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.87, 227.76 and 60.52 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.87 : 227.76 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.87/227.76 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.87x = 227.76 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.87x = 13,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,784.04/151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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