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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 227.96 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 227.96 and 91.22 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 227.96 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/227.96 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 227.96 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 20,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792.92/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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