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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 228.38 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 228.38 and 91.57 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 228.38 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/228.38 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 228.38 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 20,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.30/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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