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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.28 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.28 and 91.45 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.28 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.28 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.28 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 20,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.21/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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