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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 228.87 and 91.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 228.87 and 91.77 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 228.87 = 91.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/228.87 = 91.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 228.87 × 91.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 21,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003.40/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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