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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 228.22 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 228.22 and 91.06 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 228.22 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/228.22 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 228.22 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 20,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781.71/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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