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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.28 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.28 and 91.43 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.28 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.28 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.28 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 20,871.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871.73/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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