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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 228.96 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 228.96 and 91.80 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 228.96 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/228.96 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 228.96 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 21,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.53/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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