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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.14 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.14 and 90.55 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.14 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.14 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.14 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 20,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.08/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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