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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 227.82 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 227.82 and 91.02 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 227.82 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/227.82 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 227.82 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 20,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735.61/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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