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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.44 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.44 and 91.42 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.44 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.44 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.44 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 20,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883.98/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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