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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 227.21 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 227.21 and 90.72 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 227.21 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/227.21 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 227.21 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 20,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612.04/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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