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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 228.15 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 228.15 and 91.17 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 228.15 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/228.15 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 228.15 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 20,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800.44/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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