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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 227.86 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 227.86 and 91.09 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 227.86 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/227.86 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 227.86 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 20,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,754.63/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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