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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.15 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.15 and 91.40 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.15 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.15 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.15 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 20,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851.77/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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