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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 228.45 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 228.45 and 91.41 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 228.45 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/228.45 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 228.45 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 20,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882.61/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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