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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.02 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.02 and 91.49 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.02 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.02 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.02 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 20,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.95/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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