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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 228.47 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 228.47 and 91.18 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 228.47 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/228.47 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 228.47 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 20,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831.89/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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