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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 228.38 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 228.38 and 90.59 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 228.38 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/228.38 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 228.38 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 20,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,688.60/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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