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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.62 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.62 and 90.89 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.62 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.62 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.62 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 20,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,688.38/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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