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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.64 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.64 and 90.92 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.64 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.64 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.64 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 20,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697.03/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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