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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 227.65 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 227.65 and 90.83 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 227.65 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/227.65 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 227.65 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 20,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,677.45/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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