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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 228.60 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 228.60 and 91.61 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 228.60 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/228.60 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 228.60 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 20,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940.90/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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