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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.88 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.88 and 90.23 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.88 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.88 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.88 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 20,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,560.47/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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