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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 228.70 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 228.70 and 91.79 is: 137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 228.70 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/228.70 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 228.70 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 20,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.23/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.43

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