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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.38 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.38 and 91.80 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.38 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.38 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.38 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 21,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057.08/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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