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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.58 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.58 and 91.28 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.58 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.58 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.58 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 20,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773.50/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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