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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.92 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.92 and 91.76 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.92 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.92 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.92 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 21,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.70/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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