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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.00, 227.99 and 91.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.00, 227.99 and 91.00 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.00 : 227.99 = 91.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.00/227.99 = 91.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.00x = 227.99 × 91.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.00x = 20,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746.75/152.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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