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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 228.26 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 228.26 and 91.34 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 228.26 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/228.26 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 228.26 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 20,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849.27/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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