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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 227.88 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 227.88 and 91.33 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 227.88 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/227.88 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 227.88 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 20,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.71/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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