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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.97 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.97 and 91.08 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.97 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.97 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.97 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 20,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,763.51/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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