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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.42 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.42 and 91.53 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.42 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.42 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.42 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 20,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.28/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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