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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 227.83 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 227.83 and 91.03 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 227.83 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/227.83 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 227.83 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 20,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.65/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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