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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 228.04 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 228.04 and 91.38 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 228.04 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/228.04 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 228.04 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 20,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838.30/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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