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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.48 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.48 and 91.44 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.48 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.48 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.48 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 20,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892.21/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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