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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 229.12 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 229.12 and 91.47 is: 137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 229.12 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/229.12 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 229.12 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 20,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.61/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.62

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