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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 229.30 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 229.30 and 91.94 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 229.30 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/229.30 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 229.30 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 21,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080.47/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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