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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.42 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.42 and 91.33 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.42 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.42 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.42 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 20,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861.03/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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