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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.84 and 90.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.84 and 90.37 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.84 = 90.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.84 = 90.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.84 × 90.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 20,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589.90/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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