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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.71 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.71 and 91.61 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.71 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.71 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.71 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 20,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.92/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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