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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 228.18 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 228.18 and 91.46 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 228.18 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/228.18 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 228.18 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 20,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869.34/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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