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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228.56 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228.56 and 91.24 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228.56 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228.56 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228.56 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 20,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,853.81/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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